bitter undertone

Frequency: 6.25.1 per million words

indicates deep anger and unhappiness

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Examples (10)

  • His voice carried bitter undertones as he spoke of his past grievances.
  • There was a bitter undertone to her laughter, revealing her hidden pain.
  • The criticism had a bitter undertone, suggesting unresolved issues.
  • Despite his calm words, a bitter undertone betrayed his true feelings.
  • She detected a bitter undertone in his remarks about the company's policies.
  • The entire meeting was filled with bitter undertones of disagreement.
  • He couldn't hide the bitter undertone in his voice when discussing his failed project.
  • A subtle but bitter undertone permeated their family dinner conversation.
  • Her seemingly lighthearted comments often carried a bitter undertone.
  • The article, while seemingly objective, had a definite bitter undertone.